alanbeeb
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Looks like there might have been a handful of black x100v trickled to a few lucky UK retailers... Buy now before price increases- and while used ones are going for more!
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The Photography Purchase Confessional Thread (GAS)
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Looks like there might have been a handful of black x100v trickled to a few lucky UK retailers... Buy now before price increases- and while used ones are going for more!
Gromit
Plasticine Dog
Classic
First shot
Gromit
Plasticine Dog
Gone a bit mad. 
Out: Nikon D3s, 50-1.8, 85-1.8 & Sigma 100-400
In: X-T3, 16-1.4 & 56-1.2
Staying: X-Pro1 & 3, XF23-1.4, XF35 & 50 f2, D700 & 24-70 2.8G, GRIII.
Why?
Firstly, whilst not 'cold dead hands' material, the D700 still produces the most gorgeous images and will likely outlast me. My copy of the Nikkor 24-70 is an absolute cracker too.
One of the reasons I hadn't gone both-feet into the Fuji system is down to how LR treats (or treated) the RAF files. Since getting the Pro3, I've noticed that Adobe have finally got their act together where X-Trans is concerned. No wormy artefacts, even with the sharpness turned up way beyond the realms of good taste. Strangely, the Pro1 RAFs still misbehave so I can only conclude that LR have 'forgotten' about the earlier sensor(s). Still, Iridient X Transformer is no hardship, working seamlessly as a plug-in.
Out: Nikon D3s, 50-1.8, 85-1.8 & Sigma 100-400
In: X-T3, 16-1.4 & 56-1.2
Staying: X-Pro1 & 3, XF23-1.4, XF35 & 50 f2, D700 & 24-70 2.8G, GRIII.
Why?
Firstly, whilst not 'cold dead hands' material, the D700 still produces the most gorgeous images and will likely outlast me. My copy of the Nikkor 24-70 is an absolute cracker too.
One of the reasons I hadn't gone both-feet into the Fuji system is down to how LR treats (or treated) the RAF files. Since getting the Pro3, I've noticed that Adobe have finally got their act together where X-Trans is concerned. No wormy artefacts, even with the sharpness turned up way beyond the realms of good taste. Strangely, the Pro1 RAFs still misbehave so I can only conclude that LR have 'forgotten' about the earlier sensor(s). Still, Iridient X Transformer is no hardship, working seamlessly as a plug-in.
cctaylor
pfm Member
After doing some photography using my tripod and quickly came to the conclusion that an L-bracket would be useful. Now my camera is a Panasonic Lumix G9. Dedicated L-brackets were produced by Smallrig and RRS when the G9 was launched but are no longer available probably due to lack of demand. So these days are as easy to find as hens teeth.
I did a quick internet search anyway and a link to eBay popped up. Following this up I came on a Smallrig L-bracket for the G9 at a very reasonable price. It arrived today, and as described it appears never to have been used. It is a thing beauty, with a hinged section to access the battery, the upright can be set off to the side to access the left side ports and so that the camera can be "tethered". In this position it could be also used to give a two-handed grip for video.
I did a quick internet search anyway and a link to eBay popped up. Following this up I came on a Smallrig L-bracket for the G9 at a very reasonable price. It arrived today, and as described it appears never to have been used. It is a thing beauty, with a hinged section to access the battery, the upright can be set off to the side to access the left side ports and so that the camera can be "tethered". In this position it could be also used to give a two-handed grip for video.
Lordhenley
pfm Member
Took the plunge and brought a Sony A6400 c/w the 18-135mm kit lens, so far I've been impressed with the results. I brought this as a walk around camera and as a starting point for the Sony camera system. The next step will be the Sony A7iv
Recently spent a three day break on Exmoor and only took the X100v, got the bug relit for landscape photography again, so off to Park Cameras today and purchased a GFX 50S II with 35-70 lens. Now just need it to stop raining
There seem to be good deals on the GFX50S II as it's 'only' 50mp. What a bonkers world we live in!
Gromit
Plasticine Dog
Agreed.
When it was first announced, but yet to read of its full specs, I was quite excited about the X-T5; a more stills-centric Fuji camera sounded great, then I saw the '40MP'. Not interested, and whilst some folk would consider it a step too far the other way, I've been using my Nikon D700 far more just recently. Shot a friend's wedding back in October, hoping to use only X-T3 and X-Pro3. Took the D700 along as my flash unit is Nikon-dedicated - ended up using the D700 most of the day as its IQ is just so much nicer.
A GFX with, say, 24MP? I would like the sound of that.
Mr Perceptive
Perceptive Member
Agreed.
When it was first announced, but yet to read of its full specs, I was quite excited about the X-T5; a more stills-centric Fuji camera sounded great, then I saw the '40MP'. Not interested, and whilst some folk would consider it a step too far the other way, I've been using my Nikon D700 far more just recently. Shot a friend's wedding back in October, hoping to use only X-T3 and X-Pro3. Took the D700 along as my flash unit is Nikon-dedicated - ended up using the D700 most of the day as its IQ is just so much nicer.
A GFX with, say, 24MP? I would like the sound of that.
A 50MP GFX only has the same pixel density (photo-sites) as 12MP APSC - think of it as a supersized X100 (original)
Gromit
Plasticine Dog
Mr Perceptive
Perceptive Member
But just imagine a GFX with the same pixel density as the D700.
Just get an early Phase One back!!!
boon
pfm Member
There are some great deals across the whole GFX system at the moment, now’s the time to make your move, if that’s your hankering. I decided to take the plunge as I missed my Mamiya 645, hopefully the Fuji will bring back some of that discipline and enjoyment.
Mr Perceptive
Perceptive Member
boon
pfm Member
Thanks Mr Perceptive, I will get some images posted on my Flickr page as soon as I can get into the swing of thingsWelcome to the GFX club
Yank
Bulbous Also Tapered
eternumviti
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F3. I've got 3 of them.
Gromit
Plasticine Dog
eternumviti
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One would have been enough, but I gave it to my son, and then things started to spiral a bit.